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Heat Wave Forecast to Bring Triple-Digit Readings to Several World Cup Host Cities
A heat dome will push heat-index values into the triple digits across the central and eastern United States through July 4. Extreme heat watches and warnings cover Philadelphia, Kansas City, New York and Boston, all World Cup host cities with open-air stadiums. FIFA has adjusted its Philadelphia Fan Festival schedule in response.
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A heat dome will engulf the central and eastern United States this week, driving heat-index temperatures into the triple digits in several World Cup host cities. The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat watch for Philadelphia and surrounding areas from Wednesday afternoon through Saturday evening, with daytime values forecast to reach 110 °F.
An extreme heat warning remains in effect for Kansas City and west-central Missouri until Friday night, with indices up to 110 °F expected.
The New York City area faces an extreme heat watch from Wednesday afternoon to Saturday evening and could approach 109 °F. Boston and southern New England are under a weather warning that begins Wednesday morning, with heat indices potentially climbing to 111 °F. ” FIFA’s Fan Festival in Philadelphia will close at the end of the 1 p.m.
Match on Saturday because of the watch. Players receive three-minute cooling breaks in each half regardless of temperature, and medical staff are stationed at stadiums and fan zones. A 2023 World Athletics survey found that 75 percent of responding athletes reported negative effects from climate change on their health and performance.
Maggie Aldousany, associate clinical professor at the University of Miami, advised spectators and workers to hydrate before thirst sets in and to monitor urine color for adequate fluid intake. Cornish noted that people who stop sweating or feel dizzy should seek cooling and medical attention immediately. The Associated Press reported the forecasts and preparations.
